by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The physics major at UNL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNL. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, physics students borrow a median amount of $25,209 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from UNL in 2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 physics majors earned their master's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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